Checkweighers automatically check the weight of packaged goods, and any packs outside the specified tolerances are pushed off the line. They are a simple, yet highly effective, way to ensure that everything...

The Trans-Pacific Partnership (TPP) has this week been finalised after negotiations began in 2010.   The TPP centers on a free trade zone between 12 countries located around the Pacific rim including...

Consumer advocacy group CHOICE today released their 10th annual CHOICE Shonky Awards, highlighting dishonest products and companies “taking advantage of Australian consumers”.   Among the 2015...

The Australian Consumer and Competition Commission (ACCC) has released a guide to assist egg producers better understand how the Australian Consumer Law perceives free-range egg claims.   The guide,...

Coca Cola South Pacific have announced that Powerade will be undergoing its biggest reformulation since 2006.   Renamed ‘Powerade ON4’ Coca-Cola says the new formula will contain 95 per cent...

Sydney based company Play Market Research has introduced Australia’s first syndicated product testing platform.   The new platform called ‘Pop Up Shopper Community’ will see consumers receive...

Australian fast food chain Noodle Box has acquired competitor Wok in a Box.   Noodle Box is currently the nation’s largest noodle-based quick-service restaurant (QSR) with 70 stores across Australia....

Scientists are currently in the process of developing pills which mimic the effects of exercise.   A review published in the October 2015 edition of Trends in Pharmacological Sciences, (Vol. 36)...

Sumo Salad is now producing and sell its own range of juices.   The juices are available in the four following flavours:   Green kale, spinach, celery, green apple and cucumber Valencia orange...

The Australian federal government has today started consultations on free-range egg labelling.   The process has began with a paper released by the Hon. Kelly O’Dwyer MP on behalf of Australia’s...